first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
only; merely; but; no more than
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge
you (plural); all of you; you all
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
foreign; abroad; overseas
long-established; old-established; traditional
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
to have a meal; to take a meal
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
surely; certainly; without doubt
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
though; even if; whether ... or ...
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
mental fatigue; worry; boredom
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust